FOR - Forestry Management Tech

This course is a study of how the forest serves the multiple purposes of recreation, wildlife, watershed and range, as well as producing timber crops. It examines the relationship between the public and private sectors in achieving these different demands placed on the forest community.

This course is a study of the characteristics and uses of important trees, shrubs, and lesser vegetation of the southern forest. It includes collecting, mounting, and identifying approximately 115-130 species by leaf, twig, bark, and growth characteristics.

This course is a study of the techniques and instruments used in the measurement of standing or harvested trees. The use of log rules, volume tables, yield tables, and elementary statistics are included.

This course is a study of the three systems of estimating volumes and values of standing timber--strip, plot, and prism. Stand analysis, dominant tree data, and statistical data are also collected and analyzed.

This course is a study of the nature of forests and forest trees, how they grow, reproduce, and their relationships to the physical and biological environment.

This course is a study of the problems of day to day natural resource operations. Employment in an approved forest or natural resource related industry or agency is required.

This course is an integrated study and comprehensive report related to the materials and curriculum requirements of the student work experience to include forestry management practices, planning and human resources.

This course examines the tools and techniques used in constructing formal management plans for forests. Subdivision of the forest for management purposes, regulation, and regeneration are included.

This course covers the analysis of logging situations and decision-making regarding timber harvesting. A study of the various equipment and tools used in forestry operations, techniques of operating and maintaining equipment, and harvesting operations and the costs involved are included.

This course covers forest fires and the major insects and diseases which attack southern forests. Methods of prevention and control are explored.

This course covers measuring, recording, and summarizing various forestry field data and its presentation in technical form. Basic statistical and finance computations, interest, and discount computations are included.

This course covers the treatment of forest stands to achieve prescribed objectives. Specific topics include intermediate forest management practices, the four basic harvest methods, and regeneration of trees.